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Projected lottery pick Jeremiah Fears targeted by Jazz, others ahead of 2025 NBA draft

Former Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears is reportedly drawing interest from several lottery teams ahead of the 2025 NBA draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Fears was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team, averaging 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals on 43.4% shooting from the field in 34 games. He ranked seventh in the conference in scoring and seventh among all freshmen in the country.

The 6-foot-4 standout is considered a top-10 pick on Wednesday, with the Charlotte Hornets (No. 4), Utah Jazz (No. 5), Washington Wizards (No.